- Main muscle
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Glutes, Lower Back
- Equipment
- Barbell & plates, squat rack or power cage
How to do it
- Rest the bar across your upper back, feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent.
- Push your hips back and lower your chest toward the floor, back flat.
- Stop when your torso is nearly level or you feel a strong hamstring stretch, then stand back up.
Common mistakes
- Rounding your back.
- Bending your knees so it becomes a squat.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Barbell Good Morning into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.